“We’ve tested everything from air, water, and structural elements to forced entry to ensure that this is a high performing product offering,” - Bob Merrill, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – JELD-WEN’s new Siteline® Wood and Clad-Wood Window and Patio Door line combines the latest in high performance engineering with architecturally enriched designs. Available in April 2015, Siteline is JELD-WEN’s new mid-tier wood window and door line, featuring a complete offering of affordable window and door styles with enhanced performance features.

The Siteline line-up includes larger window sizes (updated heights and widths), improved thermal performance and more styles at a budget-friendly price point.

A major advantage of Siteline wood windows and doors is that they come standard with pine AuraLast® wood, manufactured with JELD-WEN’s proprietary water-based wood protection process that delivers virtually 100 percent surface-to-core protection and a Lifetime Limited Warranty* against wood decay and termite damage. For full warranty details please visit www.jeld-wen.com.

The new JELD-WEN® Siteline wood and clad-wood window and patio door line offers strong options for remodeling, new construction and light commercial, with products that are available in a wide variety of styles, ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Innovative perfomance features

All JELD-WEN Siteline wood and clad-wood windows and patio doors come standard with LoE-366 glass, which helps to block harmful infrared rays and Neat® Glass, which harnesses the sun’s UV rays to loosen dirt from the glass, allowing rainwater to naturally clean the surface. Other glass options available include a wide variety of textures, patterns or colors designed for added privacy or a unique look.

JELD-WEN’s Siteline Wood Casement Windows

Efficiency also is enhanced on the double-hung window through a reinforced sill design, which features composite interior chamber construction for added strength and durability. The casement features a deeper sash backset construction, while the extruded sash and frame maximize reliability providing outstanding energy advantages.

“We’ve tested everything from air, water, and structural elements to forced entry to ensure that this is a high performing product offering. The improved styles and overall aesthetics include new clean sightlines as well as architecturally focused details and options,” said Bob Merrill, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing.

Siteline Wood and Clad-Wood window and patio door style options

JELD-WEN Siteline Wood windows are available in nine interior finishes, and 22 exterior cladding colors. In addition to the seven existing hardware finishes, a new black hardware finish is available. Interior wood species include AuraLast® pine, alder and Douglas fir.

Available window styles include casement with updated architectural styling, a push-out option, awning, and double-hung with concealed jamb liner. JELD-WEN offers options such as simulated divided lites and three different segment top styles.

Siteline wood patio doors also come in many configurations. Designs such as swinging patio doors add beauty and functionality to the home, fit with a wide variety of architectural styles and are available in hundreds of configurations. Homeowners can select from unique options such as European-inspired operable, venting sidelites, which allow fresh air in without opening the entire door.

The new Siteline® folding door system is a floor-mounted application and an affordable solution when homeowners are looking to truly bring the outside in. The system can be a great solution for renovation projects or new construction.

* For full warranty details please visit www.jeld-wen.com.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – JELD-WEN’s impressive new entry system has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Beautiful sidelites have always been a popular feature to bring in more light and add impressive style and design to any entry. Now, JELD-WEN has incorporated tilt and turn functionality as an option, designed to provide all the benefits of sidelites and maintain security, but also to enhance airflow and ventilation.

JELD-WEN® Tilt & Turn sidelites can open by tilting four degrees in, like a hopper (hinged on the bottom to open inward at the top), or by turning, operating as an in-swing casement (hinged on the side to swing inward).

JELD-WEN Tilt & Turn sidelites

As part of JELD-WEN’s IWP® Custom line, Tilt & Turn sidelites are available in a wide variety of wood species, including JELD-WEN’s proprietary pine AuraLast® Wood, which protects against wood rot, termites and water saturation, and is back by a Lifetime Limited Warranty*.

JELD-WEN also offers a number of sizes, designs, hardware, glass and grille options to coordinate with its custom door styles. At IBS 2015, JELD-WEN is highlighting a Tilt & Turn sidelite design that features a unique beveled glass style with simulated divided lites. Tilt & Turn sidelites can be ordered primed or prefinished. Energy efficient, LoE-366 glass is also available.

“Just as impressive as the way these sidelites operate is the fact you can customize them for nearly any design, making them perfect for historic as well as contemporary architectural styles,” said Bob Merrill, JELD-WEN’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “From textured surfaces, to distressing and antiquing, the options are almost endless.”

The new Tilt & Turn sidelites for entry doors are a great complement to JELD-WEN’s Tilt & Turn windows. The combination allows builders, architects and homeowners to seamlessly coordinate window and door styles throughout any home.

* For full warranty details please visit www.jeld-wen.com.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

“JELD-WEN’s new Custom Wood folding windows allow homeowners to completely open up areas such as the kitchen,” – Bob Merrill, JELD-WEN’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today’s homeowners have embraced the indoor-outdoor concept, and to meet demand for this growing trend, JELD-WEN is introducing the new folding window as part of its Custom Wood window line at this year’s International Builders’ Show.

For an open design concept, the accordion style of JELD-WENs new Custom Wood folding window makes any room feel and look larger. This unique window system folds conveniently to the side to connect the kitchen or another room to the backyard or patio

With the new eight-panel bifold window system, this design is available as a top-hung application and can be a great solution for residential or light commercial projects. The window system is designed as either a flush sill that goes down into the counter so it’s smooth all the way across or as a standard outswing sill.

JELD-WEN new Custom folding window

Available in any configuration, the folding window is offered in 42 exterior paint finishes and in the following wood species: AuraLast® pine, knotty alder, mahogany, vertical grain Douglas fir, reclaimed fir, red oak, walnut and cherry. The maximum width is two, 24-foot systems combined to create a 48-foot opening.

The handle sets come in either bronze or stainless steel.

The JELD-WEN® folding window comes standard with high-performance LoE3-366 insulating glass which helps lower energy costs and reduce the fading of the interior furnishings as well as the formation of condensation. This window is also available with optional Neat® glass, a glass coating specifically designed to keep glass cleaner. Other glass options include a wide variety of textures, patterns and colors designed for added privacy or a unique look.

“JELD-WEN’s new Custom Wood folding windows allow homeowners to completely open up areas such as the kitchen,” said Bob Merrill, JELD-WEN’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The narrow window stiles and rails make this system an especially good choice for modern and contemporary homes.”

Having a well-designed outdoor area adjacent to a main entertaining room is a great way to add space and value to your home. Consider JELD-WEN folding window and folding door systems as excellent ways to highlight indoor-outdoor living spaces. When combined in the same opening, there is no better transition from the inside to the outdoors. The systems could also be used as an interior window between a kitchen and family room.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Forget small and subtle, the biggest style trend for windows and doors this year is large and in charge.

As homeowners and builders alike grow more upbeat and confident in the market, demand has risen for massive statement pieces that create an undeniable wow factor. At IBS this year, JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of windows and doors, is highlighting this trend with oversized and innovative window and door designs.

That includes JELD-WEN’s Epic® Custom Wood windows. These larger window styles push the boundaries with enormous expanses of glass made possible with thicker stiles and rails, larger hardware, and extruded sash – all designed for strength while making a big style statement. For example, JELD-WEN can offer an operable double-hung window up to 120 inches tall and create even larger nonoperable sizes, such as the 15-foot JELD-WEN® Epic® windows that grace the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

JELD-WEN’s new Custom Wood Folding window also stretches style limits. This impressive window operates accordion-style and is available in a variety of wood species. Two eight-panel window units can be put together to create a massive expanse of up to 48 feet, longer than the average school bus.

Making a bold statement with large window and door styles doesn’t mean builders or homeowners have to sacrifice performance. JELD-WEN’s Epic windows are designed to meet ENERGY STAR® qualifications. They come standard with energy efficient, LoE3-366 insulating glass as well as Neat® glass, which harnesses the sun’s UV rays to loosen dirt from the glass. The Epic and Folding windows are available standard with AuraLast® pine wood and feature an unprecedented Lifetime Limited Warranty* against rot and termite damage.

Making a signature statement throughout the home

JELD-WEN experts are also seeing homeowners use statement windows and doors in some unique places. Areas of the home that have traditionally been considered more private, including bathrooms, bedrooms and hallways, are now featuring oversized windows and doors to help highlight great views and bring the outdoors in.

“It’s not about the specific room – it’s about capturing great views, natural light and the connection to the outdoors throughout the entire house,” said JELD-WEN Executive VP of Sales & Marketing Bob Merrill. “More than ever, people are choosing windows and doors to be their home’s focal point.”

JELD-WEN® IWP® Custom Wood door with Tilt & Turn sidelites

For the modest, JELD-WEN offers a variety of beautiful privacy glass that allows for natural light, but provides more privacy than clear glass. Even so, more homeowners are willing to stretch the boundaries of what’s considered public versus private and welcome the greater exposure along with a great view.

Beyond size, making a statement also means unique style features. For IBS, JELD-WEN is highlighting other attention-getting designs such as curved pivot doors, modern Dutch doors, and door sidelites and windows that both tilt and turn.

“When it comes to new construction and remodeling, selecting the right windows and doors has become top priority,” said Merrill. “People are recognizing the opportunity to use amazing window and door designs in ways that create signature statements for their home.”

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of windows and doors, is showing stylish products that will look great for years to come, even if budgets are small.

JELD-WEN’s Siteline® Wood Double-Hung Window

A cautionary economic forecast means homeowners and builders are seeking high-end looks and styles, but at a price that will fit comfortably within their budgets. At IBS this year, JELD-WEN is highlighting a number of stylish, high-quality products for homeowners who want a luxury look but are feeling constrained by budgets.

“This year, JELD-WEN is helping homeowners determine the best investment when it comes to providing affordable yet stylish windows and doors,” said Bob Merrill, JELD-WEN Executive VP of Sales and Marketing.

When it comes to delivering great value for the investment, JELD-WEN’s new Siteline® Wood and Clad-Wood Window and Patio Door line combines high-performance engineering with architecturally-focused designs. Available April 2015, Siteline is JELD-WEN’s new wood window and patio door line. This stunning line pushes the limits on energy performance and durability. Each window is built standard with and protected by the reliability of pine AuraLast® wood, JELD-WEN’s proprietary water-based wood protection process that delivers virtually 100 percent surface-to-core protection and a Lifetime Limited Warranty against wood decay and termite damage*. JELD-WEN doesn’t stop there. Clean, sleek updated profiles, new hardware, more color options, and larger sizes are just a few of the aesthetic updates. This line also includes a double-hung window with concealed jambliner and a casement with a recessed sash that adds a defined shadowline for visual interest.

Another option for homeowners looking to renovate when resources are limited are entry doors made of alternatives to wood. JELD-WEN® Architectural Fiberglass doors offer a more realistic woodgrain appearance. Combined with low maintenance requirements, fiberglass doors are energy efficient and won’t bend, warp or fade in the face of extreme weather conditions. For more information, please visit: http://www.jeld-wen.com/planning-projects/planning/energy-efficiency.

Affordable interior doors deliver updated style:

JELD-WEN® Madison Interior Door

Replacing interior doors is an easy and affordable way for homeowners to update their home’s style.

With 19 designs available, JELD-WEN’s Molded Wood Composite interior door line is perfect for a wide range of architectural styles, from Craftsman to contemporary. Molded Wood Composite interior doors are a budget-friendly option for even the most discerning homeowner. For example, with its clean, simple styling, JELD-WEN’s Madison Molded interior door is particularly popular and can help transform any room. JELD-WEN® Molded Wood Composite interior doors also are a sustainable choice.

“Homeowners are continually amazed at the degree of transformation achieved by replacing their doors. The interior door trends we’ve been seeing the past few years include simple, clean lines and contemporary styles,” said Merrill.

Premium Vinyl Windows: packed with performance:

Vinyl windows are another way to give rooms a luxury look for less. JELD-WEN® Premium Vinyl windows are an excellent choice for both style and value.

These windows feature the latest glazing technology to achieve high efficiency, meeting ENERGY STAR® energy efficiency standards. In fact, the product received the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient designation in 2014.

JELD-WEN’s Premium Vinyl Window Collection

JELD-WEN has paid just as much attention to its design offerings, with more sizes and configurations available as part of its Premium Vinyl line. Architecturally correct sightlines, in addition to new options for simulated sash styling for casement and fixed picture windows, make these windows an attractive option for discerning homeowners and builders who want a traditional look.

Strong performance takes center stage with installation as well. OSI, JELD-WEN’s installation system partner, provides assurance that the installation will be done properly with the OSI QUAD® Window & Door System. The system’s methods and components are designed to help solve the problem of moisture penetration and air loss due to improper installation for both new construction and replacement. OSI offers a 15-year warranty on new construction installations done by an OSI-certified installer.

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

Charlotte, N.C. -- JELD-WEN Windows and Doors will be at the International Builders’ Show, January 20 to 22, 2015 (booth # C6131 & C6137), to showcase their marquee openings —the Custom Wood Folding Window and the Premium Wood Swinging Patio Door – and their full array of innovative products. JELD-WEN experts will be available for booth tours and appointments.

“We engage our customers – the builders, the architects, the designers and the remodelers - and develop products to help them realize their vision. At IBS, we have a unique opportunity to not only show customers our latest products – but talk to them about how those products could be a part of their solutions for homeowners,” said Bob Merrill, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing. “Demand for wood windows and doors is coming back strong thanks to the housing recovery.”

JELD-WEN’s Custom Wood Folding window and Premium Wood swinging patio door offer the industry more design flexibility and personalization and a simplified transition from indoor living to outdoor entertaining.

JELD-WEN’s innovative Folding Window provides a breath of fresh air:

JELD-WEN’s new Custom Wood Folding Window

The open design concept and accordion style of JELD-WEN's new Custom Wood Folding window makes any room feel and look larger. This unique window system folds conveniently to the side to connect the kitchen or another room to the backyard or patio. The product could also be used as an interior window between a kitchen and family room.

Consider JELD-WEN Folding Window and Folding Door Systems, as excellent ways to highlight indoor-outdoor living spaces. When combined in the same opening, there is no better transition from the inside to the outdoors.

Homeowners can select from unique options such as European-inspired operable, venting sidelites which allow fresh air in without opening the entire door.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates in more than 20 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 23, 2014) – JELD-WEN announces that its Madison® Molded interior doors and Smooth-Pro™ Fiberglass exterior doors will be showcased in the 2014 Greenbuild LivingHome demonstration home at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in New Orleans, October 22-24. The 1,550 square foot, three-bedroom, two-bath modular Greenbuild LivingHome meets LEED v4 Platinum requirements and will be available to tour at booth 1139 on the floor of the Expo.

JELD-WEN’s Madison Molded interior door

The Greenbuild LivingHome, designed and developed by LivingHomes®, features market-ready and replicable design innovations, modular construction systems and a wide range of certified products selected to meet advanced performance criteria for energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, durability, and materials and resource attributes. It is ENERGY STAR® v3 Certified and has been designed to meet LEED® for Home v4 Platinum requirements. In addition, it achieves several of LivingHomes’ Z6 environmental goals, includes a wide range of Cradle to Cradle® certified products, and integrates many of the new International WELL Building Institute certification guidelines.

“The Greenbuild LivingHome is designed and built according to very high performance, health, and sustainability standards,” said Peter Goldstone, CEO of Hanley Wood. “The collection of products used in the construction of the home passed a very rigorous selection process. JELD-WEN’s interior and exterior doors contributed in a significant way to the success of the project. We are grateful to JELD-WEN for their support.”

This unique concept home offers a full range of green building takeaway ideas that can be adapted to projects of all kinds.

Homeowners are increasingly turning to the latest trends in green building technology including materials like fiberglass for reliable, energy efficient doors. JELD-WEN’s Smooth–Pro™ Fiberglass thermally efficient exterior doors were chosen for the GreenBuild Living Home 2014 project because they are built to consistently withstand the rigors of any climate.

Throughout the home, visitors will also find JELD-WEN’s Madison® Molded interior doors built with pre-consumer recycled wood and available in a no-added formaldehyde (NAF) option. By incorporating eco-friendly products like JELD-WEN’s molded interior doors, homeowners can make smart remodeling decisions without having to be sustainability experts.

After demonstrating the latest green building technologies and practices at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the home will be permanently placed on a Make It Right site in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward to become part of Make It Right’s ongoing Katrina recovery efforts.

Project Partners include: Hanley Wood, LivingHomes, Make It Right, and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. In addition to key experts from each of the four partners, the project drew together a sustainability team of specialists from the following organizations that helped guide the project toward its ambitious goals: CONTECTS, Inspirit-llc, International WELL Building Institute, Spruce Interiors + Design Studio, Steven Winter Associates and the U.S. Green Building Council.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

LivingHomes is a designer and developer of modern, prefabricated homes that combine world-class architecture with an unparalleled commitment to healthy and sustainable construction. The first LivingHome was the first in the nation to achieve LEED Platinum. Twelve LivingHomes have been certified LEED Platinum. LivingHomes are available in standard or customized configurations to builders, developers and individuals. In addition to design, LivingHomes is developing communities of LivingHomes for Make It Right, at the Ft. Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, and for its own project in Atwater Village, Los Angeles. To learn more, visit www.livinghomes.net.

About Make It Right

Founded by Brad Pitt, Make It Right builds sustainable homes, buildings, and communities for people in need. All our homes are LEED Platinum–certified and Cradle to Cradle–inspired. Make It Right is working in communities across the country including New Orleans, La., Newark, N.J., Kansas City, Mo., and the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. For more information, visit www.makeitright.org.

About the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is a non-profit organization with a mission to turn the making of things into a positive force for people, the economy and the planet. It administers the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program, a rigorous, third-party process that provides a way forward for hundreds of the world's leading brands to assess and continuously improve the health, safety, and recyclability of their products. Cradle to Cradle Certified products are eligible for LEED v4 credits. The Institute has 14 accredited assessment bodies around the world that assist companies in readying their products for certification. Find out more at www.c2ccertified.org. Follow the institute @c2cCertified.

Entire product line now available through ABP in 5 states

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 1, 2014) –– A new strategic partnership between JELD-WEN and America Building Products (ABP) is about to change the window and door market in the Central United States.

Effective today, window and door dealers throughout the Central U.S. will be able to purchase the entire JELD-WEN product line – vinyl windows; wood windows made with solid pine AuraLast® - the wood that does not rot; IWP® Custom Wood and Aurora® Custom Fiberglass doors; Architectural and Pro Series Fiberglass doors; Steel doors; raw flush and molded Interior doors – from America Building Products.

As a JELD-WEN full line distributor, ABP will offer the broadest selection of window and door products made available in the Central U.S. by one manufacturer.

“JELD-WEN customers throughout Missouri, Kansas, Southwestern Illinois, Northwestern Arkansas, and Northeastern Oklahoma will benefit from the service and convenience afforded by this partnership, at a very competitive price,” said Bob Merrill, executive vice president of sales and marketing for JELD-WEN, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of windows and doors. “Partner dealers will also benefit from ABP’s complete pre-finishing capabilities of interior prehung doors and mouldings.”

“ABP is large enough to satisfy our customers’ millwork needs, but nimble enough to tailor programs that best suit the demands of our loyal customers,” said Jim Harvey, V.P. Sales of ABP. “With our staff of experts in the field and the office combined with the resources provided by the JELD-WEN partnership, we have created the ultimate window and door resource in the industry.”

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

Energy Awareness Month Begins October 1, So Now is the Time to Start Thinking About Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 17, 2014) – The beginning of fall is the perfect time for homeowners to consider replacing old, drafty windows and doors before temperatures start to drop.

With Energy Efficiency Month kicking off October 1, now is the time of year when many homeowners begin to dread the high utility bills that are coming their way. It’s estimated that as much as half of the energy used in a home goes to heating and cooling, according to ENERGY STAR®. That’s why it’s crucial that homeowners make smart decisions in their home improvement projects, as they can have big effects on utility bills, and ultimately comfort.

“Fall is the perfect time to replace windows and doors, before utility costs peak this winter,” said Bob Merrill, executive vice president of sales and marketing for JELD-WEN, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of windows and doors. “High utility bills are a clear indication that a home is rapidly losing heat. New energy efficient windows and doors can help save money and make a home more comfortable.”

Choosing windows with Low-E glass is an important step in making a room more energy efficient because the special coating helps reflect some of the interior heat back into the home and keep cold air out. Homeowners should consider a manufacturer that doesn’t charge an upgrade for Low-E glass, which comes standard in most JELD-WEN® windows. JELD-WEN Vinyl Windows feature Low-E and come in a variety of glass options that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® requirements. The new Premium Vinyl windows also feature the latest glass glazing technology to achieve high efficiency, meeting ENERGY STAR energy efficiency standards.

JELD-WEN’s AuraLast® wood window and patio door lines revolutionized the market with its proprietary vacuum-pressured treatment process that distributes protective ingredients from the surface to the core of the wood. Suitable for a wide variety of applications, from rainy to humid climate zones, AuraLast Wood window and patio door lines are essentially weather resistant.

Five Home Energy Makeover Tips

In preparation for winter, JELD-WEN offers these five window and door tips that homeowners can use to keep their houses toasty when the weather turns frigid:

Perform an energy audit – Start with a walk-around this fall to verify that windows and doors are in working order, or if they need replacing. A survey of a home’s energy usage and costs can identify specific ways to reduce home energy bills. Many state energy offices and local utilities offer energy audit services. Consult expert resources like ENERGY STAR® at www.energystar.gov for more details.

Mind the gap: Seal and weather-strip your windows and doors to ensure you’re not wasting energy.

Ditch the single-pane windows: Replacing single-pane windows can save anywhere from $126 to $501i on energy costs each year. JELD-WEN offers a number of ENERGY STAR® qualified windows that feature double pane glass for maximum efficiency.

Start with the front door: A home's front door can play a vital role as one of the first lines of defense against the elements. If a door doesn't close properly or lets in a draft, you'll pay the price in your utility bills.

Calculate the savings: Beyond the initial purchase price of a product, consider the long-term value that energy efficient products offer in terms of annual measurable savings such as those listed above. In addition, many local utilities offer rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR® qualified windows and doors.

In addition, homeowners can take some additional, proactive steps to keep their houses warm this winter while brushing up on the science behind energy efficiency:

Let the sun do the work: Keep blinds or drapes on sun-exposed windows open during the day to help heat the home.

Clean it up: During heavy-usage months, air filters get dirty more often, slowing airflow and making a system work harder and waste energy. Regularly check your air filter and replace it as needed to avoid dirt buildup.

Understand industry ratings: Window and door efficiency are measured in a number of ways, so it’s important to base product choices on industry certifications. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) conducts tests for energy efficiency based on the entire product, not just the glass. In addition to Low-E glass, NFRC efficiency ratings are based on the following:

U-factor: The amount of heat flowing through a product. The lower the number, the more energy efficient the product is.

Visible light transmission: The percentage of sunlight that penetrates a window or door. A higher number means more light enters through the glass.

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.

JELD-WEN’s AuraLast® wood window and door lines revolutionized the market with its proprietary vacuum-pressured treatment process that distributes protective ingredients from the surface to the core of the wood. AuraLast is available exclusively from JELD-WEN as part of the company’s wood window, patio door, exterior doors, door frames and trim board offering.

JELD-WEN’s New Premium Wood Swinging Patio Doors:

JELD-WEN also was recognized for its new Premium Wood swinging patio doors in the Entry Doors category. Celebrated for its unique options such as operable, venting sidelights and more than 300 design configurations, the new Premium Wood swinging patio doors are available in a wide variety of panel designs, 21 exterior clad colors and 10 interior finish choices.

Home Builder Executive’s Innovation Award honors manufacturers in the building industry that have introduced inspiring products and features to the market in the past year.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN - a leading global manufacturer of windows, doors, and treated composite trim and panels – operates 90 facilities in more than 18 countries with $3.5 billion in revenues; half of which comes from outside the United States. The company provides products that enhance the beauty and functionality of homes and commercial buildings. JELD-WEN’s full breadth of products has earned numerous awards and endorsements for dependability, innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to sustainability, JELD-WEN is a recognized leader in manufacturing energy efficient products – providing solutions that deliver exceptional value for builders, architects and homeowners around the world. JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner since 1998. For more information about JELD-WEN, or to find a dealer, visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.